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REME CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 T
he event took place on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 following a two-year forced absence due to the pandemic. The bumper turnout of c.300 were not disappointed, blessed with near perfect autumnal racing conditions over a fully established and demanding course, across the Bulford Training Area. All categories were fiercely contested, which confirms the strength in depth held across the age groups going forward into 2022. The standard at the front of the male race boasted a handful of Army athletes, Maj Knudsen executed a sublime performance winning by 2mins from Maj Axon and SSgt Crozier. In the female race, LCpl Burrows stormed to victory in a self-confessed ‘first ever race win’ that the most seasoned of athlete would be proud – one to watch! Overall, there was a significant step up in talent which is testament to the hard miles that athletes have put in, despite a lack of race opportunities of late. Impressively there were 27 minor unit teams in attendance – let’s aim higher next year!
President – Brig A Stuart MBE (Late REME). Chair – Col P J McArthur (Late REME) Deputy Chair – Lt Col A Yarker REME. Secretary & scribe – Maj Mike Lovell REME
The competitors are set off!!!
On the course, descending one of the many hills
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Pre-race build up
LCpl Burrows crossing the line in first place, to win the Female race
Prizes on display
